Ukraine made the news by announcing their bid to host the largest soccer tournament in the world, despite their recent conflict with Russia. This power move is not only seen as Ukraine "sticking it to Russia," it is also seen as a symbol of solidarity from Spain, Portugal, and the president of the World Cup.
In President Volodymyr Zelensky's words on Twitter, "[t]he joint bid is more than a symbol of faith in our joint victory. Ukraine will endure, prevail and be rebuilt thanks to the solidarity of its partners." Demonstrations of support keeps this conflict relevant, and events like the World Cup are starting to use their platform to make political statements, rather than remaining nonpartisan and focusing on providing entertainment to the world.
Source: World Cup: Ukraine Joins Spain and Portugal's Bid to Host 2030 Tournament
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